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Plumb Corner Halloween340 viewsRain didn't stop a few brave trick or treaters from coming to the October 24 Plumb Corner Halloween celebration. Businesses at Plumb Corner provided candy and shelter from the rain. A tent in the Plumb Corner field held a ghoulishly good time, with a devilish D.J. and Halloween-themed music. Photo by Anne O'Brien-Kakley.
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Hitting the Beach340 viewsA 25-ton house, gifted from Rochester resident Greg Kamon to soon-to-be Mattapoisett resident Deborah Francoeur, sits on a barge at the end of Brant Beach on November 5, 2009 while workers from New England Harbor Services and Mike Reid Mover Builders wait for 1:00 pm low tide to unload the house. Photo by Paul Lopes
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Moonlit Salty340 viewsEveryone had a blast at Salty’s Moonlight Soiree at Dunseith Gardens on November 7, 2009. The Mattapoisett Land Trust provided sticks, marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, and entertainment. Children roasted their marshmallows while they enjoyed Big Ryan from Big Ryan’s Tall Tales. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Santa Arrives340 viewsMattapoisett held its annual holiday celebration and tree lighting on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Shipyard Park. The rain couldn't dampen holiday spirits as visitors enjoyed delicious food and listened to Christmas music performed by the Showstoppers. Children made their own ornaments and hung them on the Christmas tree. They also danced with Rudolph and Frosty and shared their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Historic Fire340 viewsA view from the ground shows the damage done to the rear of the historically significant home. Captain Joshua Slocum, famous for sailing around the globe single-handedly, stayed as a boarder at the house in the early 1900s.
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Historic Fire340 viewsThe origin of the fire was in the temporary wooden columns that the house was “parked” on. According to the state fire marshal, the fire was intentionally set, and is currently under investigation.
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Historic Fire340 viewsTom Dexter surveys the column where the fire was set on ground-level.
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Reading Time340 viewsMattapoisett preschoolers visited the Free Public Library on Friday, January 8, 2010 to enjoy a special storytime with Children’s Librarian Linda Burke. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Derby Days340 viewsOn Saturday, January 30, 2010 Marion's Scouts Pack 32 held the first Pine Wood Derby in three years. The Derby was held at the Sippican School where scouts raced cars weighing less than 5 ounces down a sloped wooden track. Everyone cheered as the wooden cars raced down the track in packs or four. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Skating Away340 viewsFebruary vacation was made for ice-skating. Here, children on February 18, 2010 shrug off their school worries and skate at the Tabor ice rink during public hours. There will be one more opportunity for the public to enjoy the rink on February 28 between 12:00 and 3:00 pm (Admission $3 per person). Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Gardens by the Sea340 viewsPlant-lovers got a chance to see some of the SouthCoast’s most coveted gardens on Friday, July 9, 2010, when St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church held their annual Gardens by the Sea event to raise funds for their local and global outreach. Private garden locations included Point Road, Moorings Drive and Planting Island. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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RMS Expansion340 viewsRochester Memorial School students received their biggest present after the holidays. On January 4, 2011, students took their seats in the school’s new 11,000 square foot addition and school wing for the first time. The $26.5 million construction and renovation project will be completed by the fall. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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